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Marines with Team Run With It put their speed, agility, and strength to the test during the Tactical Athlete Challenge here, Sept. 17 as part of the Commanding General’s Cup. Team Pugulatraz placed first in the men’s division and Team Equal Opportunity placed first for the women’s. - Marines with Team Run With It put their speed, agility, and strength to the test during the Tactical Athlete Challenge here, Sept. 17 as part of the Commanding General’s Cup. Team Pugulatraz placed first in the men’s division and Team Equal Opportunity placed first for the women’s.

Bennie Netters, a fullback with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders, ran the ball for a touchdown during a game where the Highlanders claimed a 20-14 victory over the Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans at the Paige Fieldhouse football field here, Sept. 8. - Bennie Netters, a fullback with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders, ran the ball for a touchdown during a game where the Highlanders claimed a 20-14 victory over the Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans at the Paige Fieldhouse football field here, Sept. 8.

Last year, service members were provided with yet another facility to choose from when the 22-area mess hall was built. Now, approximately one year and five months later, the mess hall is one of the best on the west coast.The mess hall staff completed their first inspection in pursuit of the William P.T. Hill award for best garrison mess hall in the Marine Corps here, Aug. 25.(Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski) - Last year, service members were provided with yet another facility to choose from when the 22-area mess hall was built. Now, approximately one year and five months later, the mess hall is one of the best on the west coast. The mess hall staff completed their first inspection in pursuit of the William P.T. Hill award for best garrison mess hall in the Marine Corps here, Aug. 25. (Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski)

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- The 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders controlled the field and finished victorious, 28 – 8 against the 1st Marine Logistics Group Beast, during the 2nd week of the Commanding Generals Cup Football League, at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Aug. 19. - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- The 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders controlled the field and finished victorious, 28 – 8 against the 1st Marine Logistics Group Beast, during the 2nd week of the Commanding Generals Cup Football League, at the Paige Fieldhouse football field, Aug. 19.

2nd Lt. Benjamin Maple, the kennel master with the Marine Corps Police Department Camp Pendleton K-9 Unit, gives a speech at a memorial dedication with his daughter Taylor Star Maple, 6 at the Pacific Views Event Center’s Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members. - 2nd Lt. Benjamin Maple, the kennel master with the Marine Corps Police Department Camp Pendleton K-9 Unit, gives a speech at a memorial dedication with his daughter Taylor Star Maple, 6 at the Pacific Views Event Center’s Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled the memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Laura Delpena, an event volunteer, and Kaylee, 7, enjoy time in the ocean during the Exceptional Family Member Program beach event at Del Mar Beach, Aug. 2-3. The Best Day Foundation Orange County Chapter hosted the event for special needs children that are enrolled in the EFMP. The event provided activities such as surfing, body boarding, kayaking and more. “For families like us, we don’t have a lot of opportunities for our kids to experience what the normal family might,” said Jolanda Graham, parent and volunteer EFMP family representative Involved parents such as Graham also appreciate experienced volunteers who make these activities safe and possible. - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Laura Delpena, an event volunteer, and Kaylee, 7, enjoy time in the ocean during the Exceptional Family Member Program beach event at Del Mar Beach, Aug. 2-3. The Best Day Foundation Orange County Chapter hosted the event for special needs children that are enrolled in the EFMP. The event provided activities such as surfing, body boarding, kayaking and more. “For families like us, we don’t have a lot of opportunities for our kids to experience what the normal family might,” said Jolanda Graham, parent and volunteer EFMP family representative Involved parents such as Graham also appreciate experienced volunteers who make these activities safe and possible.

The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families is playing Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1 at the base theater for military ID holders and their guests. This year marks the tours fourth year visiting military installations in the U.S. and abroad. “The Sesame Street/USO tour was created 6 years ago and we couldn’t be more proud of all the moments we have had at home and abroad. As we celebrate the kick-off of our latest installment and venture out to visit, entertain and uplift even more military families this year,” said John I. Pray, Jr. USO President and CEO. “We are grateful to our family at Sesame Street who not only understand the unique challenges today’s military families face but also share our commitment to supporting them every step of the way.” - The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families is playing Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1 at the base theater for military ID holders and their guests. This year marks the tours fourth year visiting military installations in the U.S. and abroad. “The Sesame Street/USO tour was created 6 years ago and we couldn’t be more proud of all the moments we have had at home and abroad. As we celebrate the kick-off of our latest installment and venture out to visit, entertain and uplift even more military families this year,” said John I. Pray, Jr. USO President and CEO. “We are grateful to our family at Sesame Street who not only understand the unique challenges today’s military families face but also share our commitment to supporting them every step of the way.”

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1.Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service.Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune, N.C. - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Brig. Gen. John W. Bullard relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta during a Change of Command at the 11 Area Parade Field Aug. 1. Bullard who served as commanding general here since August 2013, acting as both the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as commanding general for MCI-West, is retiring after 31 years of honorable and faithful military service. Before taking command of MCI-West, Banta served as the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Staff Sgt. Marcus Jenkins and son Aiden, 3, run out of the water ahead of a wave while at the Beach Bash at Del Mar Beach here July 4. The Beach Bash is an on-base event open to service members, dependents and guests and features live bands, kids’ activities, a tribute to heroes video, a fireworks show and give-aways. - Staff Sgt. Marcus Jenkins and son Aiden, 3, run out of the water ahead of a wave while at the Beach Bash at Del Mar Beach here July 4. The Beach Bash is an on-base event open to service members, dependents and guests and features live bands, kids’ activities, a tribute to heroes video, a fireworks show and give-aways.

The Marine West Expo showcases the latest technology and prototypes aimed at preparing today’s Marines for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century. Marine West provides service members a chance to have a one-on-one time with exhibitors and their products. The Expo features companies that are bringing new concepts and technology to the table to better the future of the armed services. - The Marine West Expo showcases the latest technology and prototypes aimed at preparing today’s Marines for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century. Marine West provides service members a chance to have a one-on-one time with exhibitors and their products. The Expo features companies that are bringing new concepts and technology to the table to better the future of the armed services.